Reducing Anxiety
To help ease your nervousness, make sure you are totally finished setting up and ready to start the training. This will help you feel "in control" of the event.
Check all slides, etc. to make sure nothing is missing before starting the training. This will
help you feel "in control" of the event.
You're on top of things. Below are some strategies to help you do this.
- Arrive at least 30 minutes early to prepare. This is considered absolutely necessary.
- Open the classroom, turn on the lights, give the room a quick scan.
- Arrange tables and chairs and make sure you have enough of each.
- Look for the audio-visual equipment. Make sure it's working.
- Set up your equipment and determine the location from which you will be presenting.
- Pass out training materials (workbooks, pens, pencils, name tents, etc.).
- Go through your lesson plan once again.
- Check all slides (if you're using them) to make sure nothing is missing.
- As students arrive, greet them with a big smile, a handshake, and a welcome.
Doing all this prior to each training session will increase your confidence and your students will be impressed with how "organized" you are.
Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.
2-4. What is considered absolutely necessary to make sure you are prepared before starting a training session?
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